A Thousand Years of Elegance in Huizhou!

🏯 Huizhou Ancient City 2 Days 1 Night Guide｜Explore one of "China's Four Great Ancient Cities" for just 600 RMB per person! Paifang Street + Night Light Tour, relive the thousand-year elegance of Huizhou!

Shexian County, Anhui · Huizhou Ancient City, the birthplace of thousand-year Huizhou culture, is known alongside Lijiang, Pingyao, and Langzhong as one of "China's Four Great Ancient Cities." Stroll along the bluestone paths, admire the horse-head walls, and majestic paifangs, as if traveling back to the Ming and Qing dynasties. A deep, slow-paced 2 days 1 night trip with a budget-friendly plan, perfect for students!

📅 Itinerary
🚄 Day 1: Take high-speed train to Shexian North Station → Taxi to the ancient city (about ¥20)
✅ Afternoon visit to Huizhou Ancient City Scenic Area (combined ticket ¥95, includes Xuguo Stone Archway, Tao Xingzhi Memorial Hall, Yuliang Dam, etc.)
📍 Must-see spots: Doushan Street alleys, Huizhou Prefecture Office, Yanghe Gate night view
🏨 Overnight at an old house guesthouse beside Yuliang Dam (riverfront room ¥300/night with breakfast, window view of Lian River)

🌙 At dusk, climb Yanghe Gate to see the ancient city’s lights come on and capture stunning reflection photos

📅 Day 2: Early morning walk along Yuliang Ancient Dam, cross the thousand-year-old stone spillway dam, feel the historical echoes of the Huizhou merchants’ starting point
✅ Optional boat ride experience (¥30/person) → Return to the ancient city for Huizhou breakfast: wrapped dumplings, fermented tofu
📚 Visit Xin’an Stele Park or Huizhou History Museum on the way (free admission)
🚄 Return to Shexian North Station at noon

💰 Total budget (about ¥580 per person)
Transport ¥90 + Tickets ¥95 + Accommodation ¥300 + Food ¥70 + Local transport ¥30 ≈ within ¥580!

📌 Tips:
✔️ Best seasons: Spring and Autumn (March-May for rapeseed flowers, September-November for crisp autumn weather)
✔️ Wearing Hanfu or plain long dresses for photos adds great texture
✔️ Many free areas in the ancient city, you can just buy the combined ticket for core attractions
✔️ Recommended specialties: Huimo pastry, She inkstone, Huangshan baked cake (from ¥10)